November 22, 2013
FRIDAY FORWARDS
Connecting and Collaborating with the Community
The following are items sent to GCC of PTAs from our community partners, non-profits with similar missions and other organizations that benefit children.  Please pass this on to families in your school community.
Guilford Parent Academy

Guilford Parent Academy provides access to multiple resources that can help parents help their children in school and in life. Check out these two:

College Bound
College Bound is a program built to help you improve your child's chances of success in school, from kindergarten through fifth grade. Created with the help of top educational experts, College Bound offers a series of easy lessons and tips you can use to help your child do well in school now, and for years to come.

  

 

Futures for Kids
Parents and middle/high school students can explore career interests, determine learning styles and do a skills assessment. They can also join discussion boards monitored by N.C. Career Coaches, research education/scholarship opportunities, plan a work-based learning opportunity, build a resume and more.
Kids.gov

Which is Worse: Being Sick Yourself or Having A Sick Kid?

 

When cold and flu season hits, as adults, we know the drill.  We wash our hands, we cover our mouths when we cough, we take vitamin C, and if we can help it, we try to stay away from others who are clearly sick. With kids, it is a whole different ball game, especially with young ones. Our list of resources covers taking care of sick kids, teaching them good habits to help avoid getting sick, and, if they do get sick, what to do to help them get over more quickly.

 

Chilling Out with Colds - an article written for kids

Coping With Colds - an article written for teens

Flu.gov - Children & Infants

Is It a Cold or the Flu?

Why Do I Need to Wash My Hands? - an article written for kids

 
Action for Healthy Kids
www.actionforhealthykids.org
Think Health for the Holiday  

This Thanksgiving, be sure to balance nutritious eating with a healthy dose of physical activity. The National PTA has ideas to help you do just that. And, if you're short on activities, AFHK has tips to help you keep your family moving, indoors and out.

 
 
School Meals: Challenges and Opportunities | AFHK Parent Leadership Series 

WEBINAR: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 2:00 pm 

 

Many parents become involved in the school wellness movement to improve schoolmeals.  Positive change is happening in districts 
all across the country due to the efforts of dedicated food service personnel, non-profit and foundation support, school food advocates, and recent changes in legislation and school food nutrition standards.  Learn about national school meal programs, the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, and how parents can best collaborate with nutrition services to create healthier school food environments. Register Now
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